Physical Therapist/Residency/UKHC

University of Kentucky • Lexington, KY

52d • Onsite

About The Position

This residency position involves both learning as well as treating patients. The Physical Therapist Resident will provide direct patient care while adhering to the policies and procedures of UKHC and in accordance with state and federal regulations. This position will perform physical therapy evaluations and render physical therapy treatments following a physician's order; treat patients with a variety of diagnoses; and perform appropriate documentation in the medical record. This position will be for a one-year Residency term and will solely be at our Turfland location. Once a 12-month residency has been completed, the program will conclude. New graduates are welcome to apply. Applicants must also have applied for the position through APTA PTCAS.

Requirements

• Applicants must also have applied for the position through APTA PTCAS.

Nice To Haves

• Sports medicine and manual therapy background
• Direct patient care and critical thinking skills
• Basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet
• Ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• KY Licensure

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care
• Adhere to UKHC policies and procedures
• Adhere to state and federal regulations
• Perform physical therapy evaluations
• Render physical therapy treatments following a physician's order
• Treat patients with a variety of diagnoses
• Perform appropriate documentation in the medical record

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees